Recalls for 1968 American Motors Rebel

DEFECT #1 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility seat back latches on front reclining seats of sedans and station wagons and the rear seat back latches of station wagons may not comply fully with the federal motor vehicle safety standard for seats.(correct by replacing with new improved latch assemblies.)

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that the vacuum servo bellows could contact the hood, causing incorrect ball chain adjustment, affecting operation of the cruise command.(modify vacuum servo assembly mounting bracket and install ball chain spring guard.)

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility rear seat belt inboard retainer bolts may fail under test of 9,000 lbs.minimum requirements.(correct by replacing bolts on each side of driveline tunnel.)

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility light leakage may enter center area of tail light, which is the back up section of the light.could give false impression that backup light is lit.(correct by sealing out leakage.)